8 Days a Week…

“Tired of the kids having all the fun?” Hell yeah I am. And it doesn’t hurt that there’ll be appetizers, smores, hot cider on hand – not to mention some beer, wine, and hard cider for sale. Release your inner pumpkin-decorator and get all freaky up in a gourd. For info, garlandnursery.com/.

What is there really left to say about Curtis Monette? If you haven’t heard of him, you’ve been living under a rock. He’s been assaulting Corvallis (in a good way) with his live-looping madness for over a decade. Acoustic guitar, electric bass, mandolin, beat-box, layered harmonic vocals, and electric guitar. The press info calls his performances a “dizzying sonic adventure,” and that’s pretty damn accurate. For info, visit bombsawaycafe.com/music-art/.

Lojia. Cloud & Kelly’s, 126 SW First St., Corvallis. 9:30 p.m. Free.

Lojia boasts some seriously fresh neo-progressive rock and hails from the far away land of… Salem. And holy hell are they good. Lots of great influences mixing in there. Just take a listen for yourself: https://lojia.bandcamp.com/. For info, visit cloudandkellys.com/music_and_nightlife/.

Friday, October 20

Truman Price. The Book Bin, 215 SW Fourth St., Corvallis. 7-8 p.m.

A 50 year veteran of the fiddle, Truman Price will be delivering some old time, Appalachian tunes that’ll make you forget all about the mountain of amazing books around you. A cool show in an unexpected venue. For info, visit visitcorvallis.com/calendar-of-events/.

Portland-based ScratchDog Stringband (https://www.scratchdogstringband.com/) will leave you speechless with their pluckin’, strummin’, and bowin’ skills. Left Coast Country (http://www.leftcoastcountry.com/), on the other hand, will… do the exact same thing. Incredible double-header for just eight bucks! For info, visit cloudandkellys.com/music_and_nightlife/.

If you’re down with the funk, you’ll find yourself at Bomb’s Away this Friday eve. Citizen of the Universe is a supergroup concoction borne of the Willamette Valley, and is not to be missed. For info, visit bombsawaycafe.com/music-art/.

Saturday, October 21

The Philomath Open Studio Tours and Art Sale. Philomath. Noon-5 p.m.

Within your reach this fall is the 15th Annual Philomath Open Studio Tour (POST) a self-guided journey through several shows that’ll be in local wine tasting rooms. Artists will be on hand to discuss process and show off work that may never have been on public display. A number of different disciplines can be found, including collage, painting, fiber art, jewelry, photography, ceramics, wood, sculpture, and many more. For info, visit philomathopenstudios.com/.

If you aren’t able to catch this on Saturday, definitely check it out Sunday. There’s more to local art than OSU and downtown, just waiting for you to find it! For info, visit philomathopenstudios.com/.

Thanks to Grass Roots Books , The Spring Creek Project, and the Corvallis Benton County Public Library, Dr. Robert Michael Pyle returns to Corvallis to present and discuss his book, Where Bigfoot Walks: Crossing the Dark Divide. Previously published, the recent update includes new experiences and finds, including a brand new section on Bigfoot DNA found in poo and hair! Seriously, how could you not go to this? For info, visit grassrootsbookstore.com/.

At the age of 24, Mile Scalise suffered a ruptured pituitary tumor in relation to a hormone disorder called acromegaly. In this book you join him on a journey that navigates “a new, alien world of illness maintenance,” and has aptly been referred to as “a moving, funny exploration of how we define ourselves by the stories we choose to tell.” The Brand New Catastrophe (the name of the book I didn’t mention earlier…) received The Center for Fiction’s 2014 Christopher Doheny Award. For info, visit grassrootsbookstore.com/.

Pop quiz: it’s Tuesday, you’re 12 or older, want to get out of town, and think Mushrooms are groovy… what do you do? The answer: this. This talk from mushroom guru Leah Bendlin teaches the basics of mushroom identification, including how to sort species by physicality and ecology. Want to bring some bizarre fungal find from your yard? You can do that. Added bonus: you’ll be at the freakin’ zoo. For info, visit oregonzoo.org/events/introduction-mushroom-identification.

Show up, sit down, draw some stuff, color, eat, high five. It’s easy, and you’re all invited. I’m serious, all of you. If you’re weird and you know it, show up and prove it. And now you have to, because I’ve threatened your honor. For info, visit bombsawaycafe.com/music-art/.

A death-positive meetup without an agenda. Not a religious organization, nor a support group. Just a place to chat, ask questions, and enjoy some treats! Death affects us all in a diversity of ways. We’re happy to have this group in town! For info, visit facebook.com/groups/deathcafecorvallisor email deathcafecorvallis@gmail.com

If you’re into grindy, fuzzy alt / indie rock, you’re into Bruiser Queen. A great sound wrapped around wonderful songwriting and lovely vocals. This shouldn’t be free, but it is, so lucky you. Definitely check them out: https://www.facebook.com/bruiserqueen/. For info, visit cloudandkellys.com/music_and_nightlife/.

I always think of Adair Village as “that place that may or may not be a town,” but whether or not that is true is besides the point. The Adair Village Fall Carnival will be Thursday, October 26th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Adair City Hall. There will be games (complete with prizes), treats, and “so much more.” I’m inclined to believe them on that last front, and word on the street is that this event is pretty damn fun! Definitely check out the Facebook event for more info, either by following this (https://www.facebook.com/events/190319614845604/) link, or searching online.